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Letters from François-Pierre de Séqueville

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François-Pierre de Séqueville to Benjamin Franklin, December 6, 1783

From François-Pierre de Séqueville
To Benjamin Franklin
December 6, 1783

François-Pierre de Séqueville informs Benjamin Franklin about the French court entering mourning on December 9, 1783, due to the death of Mademoiselle. He notes that the king will observe the mourning period for 21 days. The letter also references Séqueville's official role as secretary to the king and his involvement with the ambassadors.